About Friends Home in Kennett
A Community Founded on Quaker Values
A non-profit senior community in downtown Kennett Square, PA.
Our Friends’ Beliefs
Friendship, Independence & SPICES
Our Quaker heritage provides the ethical framework for everything we do. The commitment to these deep-seated values is what guarantees the respect, dignity, and independence of every resident.
We practice the “SPICES”—Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, and Stewardship—which guides our staff, governance, and approach to care.
“The people who work there are so caring and loving. They have a lot of awesome activities daily and a great meal plan.”
– Hannah
Location, Location, Location
Community & Connection in Kennett Square
While every amenity you need is available within the walls of Friends Home, sometimes it’s nice to get out on the town.
Walk out our front door and turn left onto State Street, and just like that, you’re in the heart of historic Kennett Square, Pennsylvania.
Here, you can:
- Explore local shops
- Eat at the local restaurants
- Get your hair done at the local barber shops or beauty salons
- Check out a book or two at the library
- Get a workout in at the YMCA
The town is full of possibilities waiting to be explored.
61
Rooms
across all Levels of Care for individuals and/or couples
75
Residents
including singles and couples
100
Employees
from nurse techs to our executive director
2
Blocks
from downtown Kennett Square
Our Future
Where We’re Going
Friends Home is currently renovating 10 rooms in the main building to become our Integrated Memory Wing, called Willow Wing.
The area will provide a secure, intimate setting for our residents who require additional safety and/or thrive in a smaller, less stimulating environment.
Residents will be supported by Montessori-trained staff and given every opportunity to participate in social events and activities that benefit their well-being.
Take part in this initiative and leave a lasting legacy on the Kennett Square community for generations to come.
Our History
Over a Century of Community Care
Friends Home in Kennett is a recognized leader in providing a full continuum of high-quality care, prioritizing our residents’ independence in a homelike atmosphere.
This modern community traces its dedication to care all the way back to 1898, when local Quaker meetings first founded Friends Home.
A boarding home at first, the Home served “Friends and those in sympathy with Friends.”
Today, we serve all older adults regardless of their religious preference.
Our original building dates to the 1850s, with additions built in 1912, 1914, 1952, and 1959 to accommodate a growing need in the community.
With new State regulations introduced in the 1970s, the Home’s operation changed from a boarding home to a personal care home.
In 1980, a 20-bed skilled nursing unit was added.
A Place to Truly Live, Laugh & Love
Join a community where Friends become family.
Our Team
Experts Focused on Personalized Care
The quality of our community is defined by the quality of the people who serve it.
Our team is a coordinated group of compassionate professionals, from our Executive Director to our Certified Nursing Assistants, all committed to providing the most timely and personalized care possible.
Friends Home is an environment where staff are readily available, and our leadership guides the community with a clear focus on the resident experience.
Recent News
Introducing Willow Wing
A New Chapter in Compassionate Care We face a new and pressing challenge: how to care for individuals living with dementia…
Introducing the Bridge Program
A Supportive Step Between Rehab and Home What happens when a short-term rehabilitation stay ends—but a patient…
Snowed In—But Never Bored at Friends Home
When winter arrived with snowbanks, icy winds, and record-setting cold this year, staying indoors was the smart choice….